Novel & Cerita Caught In His Arms

His eyes widened in shock. “Help p-please...“ “SHIT—WAIT! HOLD ON!” he shouted. He rushed forward, slipping slightly on the mud but refusing to stop. “Miss, don’t let go! I’m here, okay? I’m here!” “P-please…” “Don’t move! I’ll get you out!” He grabbed Elara’s arm—firm, strong, steady. “Miss, listen. I need you to pull yourself up slowly, okay? Slow… slow…”

Panay punas ako sa aking luha at halos manlabo na ang tingin ko dahil ro'n. "You're holding my hands. How could I get it?" mas lalo kong hinigpitan ang pagkakahawak sa kamay niya dahil mas lalong lumamig ang boses niya ngayon. I was about to reach out for a hug when I suddenly felt off balance. Luckily, he swiftly caught me just in time. Nayakap niya ako saka kami nahulog pareho sa kama. Umawang labi ko nang mapansin kong hawak pa rin niya iyon tray.

I asked at bigla akong naout of balance at hindi napansin ang gutter na nasa harapan ko at tutumba na. I am expecting that my head will hit the floor, but he catched me and holding my arms kaya naituon ko ang isang kamay ko. He look at me at inupo ako sa gutter. Tinignan ang kamay ko na may gasgas, ramdam ko ang init ng muka ko at ang pagkahilo.

It shifted, almost instantly, into something warmer… something that looked too close to relief and barely-contained longing. And before she could even process what expression to wear or what words to form— He pulled her in. Tight. Like he’d been starved of her. Like he’d crossed cities just to feel her in his arms again. Like he’d been holding his breath for days and only now could exhale. His arms locked around her as if afraid she’d disappear. Then he buried his face in her neck, inhaling her deeply—slowly—like she was the only scent his body recognized, the only place he’d been aching to return to.

But then his eyes darkened, and the air around us shifted. I turned to leave, but before I could take another step, a strong hand grabbed my wrist. Before I could even process what was happening, I was pulled into a firm, almost desperate embrace. Ryu's arms wrapped around me, his grip tight as if letting go wasn't an option. His face buried itself in the crook of my neck, and I felt the way his chest rose and fell—deep, uneven breaths, as if he was trying to keep himself together. I didn't say anything. I didn't move. I just let him.

His shirt was torn, his arm bandaged hastily, at may mga sugat sa mukha. Pero buhay siya. Buhay siya. I dropped the mug — nabasag ito sa sahig, pero hindi ko ininda. Tumakbo ako papunta sa kanya. He caught me mid-run, his arms wrapping tightly around me as if afraid I’d vanish. “Dio…” he breathed against my hair. “You’re safe.” Humagulhol ako. Hindi ko na napigilan. Yung luha, parang lahat ng takot at sakit ng mga araw na ‘di ko siya nakita, biglang sumabog.

There's three of them and they can’t even catched her. “Follow them.” I told the driver. Humigpit ang hawak ko sa upuan nang makita ko siyang madapa. Napasalampak siya sa daan. Nakita ko ang nagbabadya niyang mga luha and it melts me. For a moment I wanted to get out of this car and carry her here. Anger started to fill my head when I saw him hold her waist and help her get up. I hate to say this but it’s like I am watching a scene straight out of a movie. I hate movies.

He even helped me take off my boots, which I was capable of doing, by the way, but because I love the way he takes care of me, I let him be. After I was able to sit properly on the blanket, and after he put the basket on it too, Icarus then settled himself behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist, while each of his feet was on my sides. He was imprisoning me with his body, and I damned loved it.

Itinulak niya pataas ang katawan ko gamit ang kanang kamay nito kaya unti-unti akong umalis sa ibabaw niya. Halata sa mukha nito ang pagod na nararamdaman niya at nakapikit pa rin ang kaniyang mga mata. Tumabi ako sa kaniya kaya bumangon ito at kinuha ang itim na kumot at ibinalot sa katawan ko. He raised his arm, creating a warm embrace. I snuggled into his side, feeling his strong arm around me. He pulled me closer, kissing my forehead, and held me tight. His breath warmed my skin, and I saw a smile curve his lips.

I immediately bowed down and raise my head to say sorry. He stared at me for a moment and suddenly gripped my hand. "Wait, saan mo 'ko dadalhin?" He didn't answer. "I said sorry!" Sinubukan kong pumiglas. "Huwag kang malikot." He renewed his hold on me so I used that chance to slip away but he managed to catch me again. This time he carries me on his shoulder, my face facing his back.